Behavior Policy

ELEMENTARY LEVEL STUDENT EXPECTED BEHAVIORS  

Uniform 

All students are required to wear the school uniform, and the uniform policy will be strictly enforced. The intent of the policy is to foster a school environment in which students recognize the seriousness of the discipline of academic study and the respect with which they should treat their classmates and teachers. At St. Augustine School, we firmly believe that ensuring adherence to the uniform policy teaches students the importance of abiding by all school rules. All uniforms can be ordered online at donnellysclothing.com.

First Offense:       warning 

Second Offense:   self-reflection and parent notification 

Third Offense:      detention

Church Behavior

The school celebrates Mass weekly.  This is a prayerful event and the expectation is that students will conduct themselves with the utmost reverence and respect at all times. Students should follow the directives of their teachers when walking to/from Church and attending Mass. All students are encouraged to participate in the Mass.

First Offense: warning, self-reflection 

Second Offense:    warning, self-reflection, parent notification 

Third Offense:      self-reflection, parent notification, loss of recess

Fourth Offense:    self reflection, parent notification, detention

Cafeteria Behavior

During lunchtime, students should enter the cafeteria in a quiet and orderly manner. Students should follow all of the expectations and posted rules while in the cafeteria. Students should not throw nor share their food. Any food spilled or dropped should be picked up immediately. Students should remain seated unless they have permission from the lunch monitor to get up. All wrappers and trash should be thrown away at the end of lunch only. Students must clean their tables before leaving their seats. Students should only line up once they have received permission from the lunch monitor.

First Offense: warning, self-reflection, and parent notification

Second Offense:    self-reflection and parent notification

Third Offense:       self-reflection, loss of recess 

Fourth Offense:     self-reflection, detention

Recess Behavior

At recess, everyone is welcome to join the fun and participate in any game being played. Basketball hoops and the field are shared by both grades present at recess.  The field  is used for running games, tag, and sports.  Playground equipment is used by grades K-4 and shared fairly and intended for that usage only.  No physical contact such as tackling nor pushing is allowed. Name calling is not tolerated. 

First Offense:        warning, self-reflection

Second Offense:    self-reflection and parent notification

Third Offense:       self-reflection and loss of recess

Fourth Offense:     self-reflection and detention

Hallway and Stairwell Etiquette

St. Augustine School students recognize the importance of learning and showing respect for fellow schoolmates by walking the halls and stairways in a quiet and reserved manner so as not to disturb valuable teaching time. Students should silently wait in the hallway until a teacher is present in the classroom. No students should enter the classroom without a teacher present. Students should not be in the hallways without permission from their teacher and a hall pass. 

First Offense:       warning 

Second Offense:   self-reflection and parent notification

Third Offense:      self-reflection and loss of recess

Restroom Etiquette

Students are expected to use the restroom facility properly and it should be left clean at all times. 

First Offense:        warning and parent notification

Second Offense:    self-reflection and parent notification

Third Offense:       nurse’s restroom

Cell-Phones

Parents/guardians who wish to have their child/children bring a cell phone to school need to notify the classroom teacher with permission. At the beginning of each day, students are required to give the phone to the classroom teacher for safe keeping. The cell phone will be returned to the student at dismissal time. Cell phone use is not permitted anywhere on campus, including in the school yard or cafeteria before school or in the school yard walking out to dismissal. 

If a student is found to be using their cell phone during school hours, or if the student fails to turn in their cell phone to the main office, the phone will be confiscated and handed over to administration. Parents will be asked to pick up their child's cell phone, and the student may be subject to further disciplinary consequences, including detention. If repeated instances of cell phone use occur, the school may require further disciplinary consequences. 

Please note that the above policy also applies to smart watches or any smart device.

First Offense:       warning 

Second Offense:   self-reflection and parent notification

Third Offense:  self-reflection, parent notification, loss of recess

Fourth Offense:    loss of privileges and detention

Device Policy

Grades 3-8 will receive the “Bring Your Own Device” Acceptable Use Guidelines from the Technology teacher.

First Offense:       warning and parent notification

Second Offense:   self-reflection and parent notification

Third Offense:      loss of recess, detention, loss of privileges